Sermons on Greedy Officials:

Designer Immortality

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 11, 2025

The so-called “immortality” scientists are trumpeting is a counterfeit, a cheap knock-off to deceive us into thinking we’ve overcome death. Don’t be taken in.

For much of her life, Jeanne Calment’s big claim to fame was that she sold pencils to Vincent van Gogh in her youth. But by the time she died in August of 1997, this charming Frenchwoman had made her way into the Guinness Book of World Records for a grander accomplishment. She had become the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Have We Lost Our Churches To Worldliness? Series

Contributed by Eric Agyei Febiri on May 18, 2023

Churches are expected to guide and form the conscience of society and people by pointing out the truth without fear or favour. Some of our churches today however, have lost their moral authority to the world because of power, fame, and money by their leaders.

Morality is now measured by the votes of the Senate and the Parliament, and not the individual conscience. Civil authorities and those in power now vote to decide what is sin and what is not sin, what is lawful and what is unlawful. And this has now crept into our Churches, but Church leaders ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1, Ezekiel 34:1-10, Acts 5:27-32

Denomination: Catholic

Stopping A Rebel (2 Samuel 20)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 17, 2025

When should we stop a rebel and when not? Let's look at 2 Samuel 20.

When reconciliation cannot be had, how can a rebel’s destructive influence be stopped? Let’s begin in 2 Samuel 20. Did a rebel named Sheba, son of Bikri, stir up division among the tribes? Now a wicked [worthless] man, a Benjaminite named Sheba son of Bichri, happened to be there. He blew the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Give Thanks For Alberta's Centennial

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 9, 2005

Give Thanks for Alberta’s Centennial 1) By honoring all those in authority 2) By loving all those in our community

One hundred years. That’s how old the province of Alberta is. Did you go to any of the centennial celebrations last week? Even if you didn’t, you can still thank God for the blessings we have in this province. The Apostle Paul says we can do this by honoring all those in authority, and by loving ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

An Offer Too Good To Refuse Series

Contributed by David Asch on Oct 12, 2004

Int his text Jesus says come to me for compassion, forgiveness, and hope. Jesus says bring me your pain, your unhelathiness, and I will cleanse you. Come to me with your sins and I will forgive you.

AN OFFER TOO GOOD TO REFUSE Mark 1:40-2:17 INTRO: I’m a sucker for offers “you can’t refuse.” Examples: Bad tie, knife sharpeners, Bamix, Golf swing video, pocket PC (it should have been no surprise).. I’ve had to learn not to believe such offers. Even churches make such offers... Prev: Today, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Philipp The Evangelist

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on May 26, 2004

Evangelism and Philip is the same.

Philip - A Study of Witnessing Acts 8:26-40 1. Philip was led by an angel of the Lord (v.26)  An angel of the Lord appeared at various times in Scripture giving directions to people. In this instance, Philip was told to go south. In the sovereign strategy of God, Philip was sent to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Life Is Like A Game

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Aug 13, 2010

This is a funeral sermon for a longtime and well respected Coach, who lived a great Christian witness!

Because I do some football officiating, especially as Umpire, it puts me out there in the middle of the game! When I moved to Uvalde, I first recall meeting Coach King on the Football field. I was officiating and Coach King looked at me with a bewhildered look and asked, “Are you my new ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: United Methodist

God's Amazing Grace For My Time (Message Of Justification)

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 8, 2013

The powerful work of God's grace is seen in His act of justifying us through Jesus Christ.

GOD'S AMAZING GRACE FOR MY TIME Romans 3:25-27 INTRODUCTION: 1.) We live in a world where many people do not see the importance and relevance of Jesus Christ for our day and time. 2.) There are those who would believe in Jesus Christ, and see him as a great individual of the past. A.) ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:25-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Excellent Spirit PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the power of an excellent spirit, as demonstrated by Daniel in the Bible, and inspire the congregation to pursue godliness in their lives.

Good morning, church family! I hope you’re all feeling blessed today. We're about to dive into a powerful message from the Word of God, specifically Daniel 6:1-3. The theme of our sermon today is the power of an excellent spirit and the example of Daniel and the fruit of godliness. As John ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-3

Topics: Fruits

How Sunday Came Into The Church

Contributed by Manuel Amparo on Mar 26, 2006

The prophet Daniel saw this power which, according to Bible prophecy, would attempt to "change times and laws": Dan. 7:25

HOW SUNDAY CAME INTO THE CHURCH A. WHEN WE URGE UPON OUR SUNDAY FRIENDS THE KEEPING OF THE SEVENTH DAY SABBATH, WE ARE TOLD THAT SUNDAY IS THE CHRISTIAN REST DAY; THAT OUR LORD INSTITUTED THE OBSERVANCE OF THE FIRST DAY OF THE WEEK TO COMMEMORATE THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST 1. Some claim ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Acts 7 Series

Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 1, 2005

The is a study in the book of Acts the seventh in the series

Acts 5:17-42 Acts # 07 I. The second wave of persecution begins. 5:17-25 A. The reason for the arrest. (The Sadducees were jealous.) 5:17 B. The arresting officials. 1. The High Priest. 2. People associated with the High Priest. 3. Members of the Sadducees. NOTE: These were the same people ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Baptist

As If You Were Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 1, 2001

An encouraging message that we are to "put ourselves in their place" when we remember all our fellow Christians who are suffering and imprisoned for their faith in Christ.

AN ELDERLY WOMAN WAS GIVEN A STACK OF PAPERS TO FILL OUT WHEN SHE ENTERED THE ADMITTING OFFICE OF A HOSPITAL. SHE PATIENTLY WAITED HER TURN FOR A HOSPITAL OFFICIAL TO SEE HER. WHEN ASKED, SHE HANDED THE OFFICIAL HER INSURANCE CARD AND ALL OF THE ADMITTING PAPER WORK. WHEN SHE WAS ASKED TO GIVE ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:3

Denomination: Free Methodist

From Words To Actions

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 13, 2018

It is one thing for Jesus to say that he loves his disciples, but he puts these words into action when he washes their feet. At the same time, Jesus demonstrates to us that love needs to go beyond words and is seen in service.

INTRODUCTION Love is in the air—or at least the airwaves. A majority of songs on the stations that I listen to are songs about love. I suspect that the same can be said about the songs and stations to which you listen. Love is a BIG force in our lives, yet as one song suggests, “There’s just too ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Faith Is Believing What God Said Series

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 31, 2016

A man's faith is tested and proves to be genuine and enduring.

SERIES: Miracles with a Message #2 TITLE: Faith is Believing What God Said TEXT: John 4:46-54 INTRO: Someone once said that the key to writing a good story is not only knowing what to put in the story, but what to leave out. John knew that if he included every miracle which Jesus did, in his book, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Baptist

A Prisoner's Dreams (Genesis 40)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 22, 2024

Sometimes in life we are tested as to whether or not we trust and wait upon the Lord. Let's look in Genesis 40.

Sometimes in life God may take a few years or more to get us out of a bad situation. He may be setting us up for a great blessing. Will we have the patience and faith to wait upon the Lord? Let’s look at Genesis 40. Was God beginning to work something out by giving Joseph the interpretation of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist